Executive Power
2 cases in this category
Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump
In one of the most significant cases of the term, the Supreme Court addressed whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the President to impose tariffs. After taking office, President Trump invoked IEEPA to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing the influx of illegal drugs and persistent trade deficits as national emergencies.
Trump v. United States
In a landmark ruling, the Court held that former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts taken while in office. The decision created a framework: presidents have absolute immunity for actions within their core constitutional powers, presumptive immunity for other official acts, and no immunity for unofficial acts.